6. AOC Côteaux Varois Bastide de Trians 2010
With an abundance of white peach and strawberry, this light salmon-coloured wine has a fruity and dry finish which makes it great served with fish.
Price: £8.95, thevinter.com

8. Chateau de Caraguilhes 2010
This organic rosé, a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes from Corbières, has fresh, wild strawberry fruit backed up by a clean, crisp finish.
Price: £9.99, johnlewis.com

9. Bonterra Organic 2009-10
A sophisticated, dry rosé with Zinfandel, Carignan and Grenache in the blend. A mix of fresh strawberry and floral aromas, paired with a palate full of red berry flavours makes this juicy wine a great aperitif.
Price: £10.99, waitrose.com

10. Gran Feudo Edicion Rosado 2009
Mainly redcurrant and strawberry notes with citrus scents, it has an intense and complex nose being vibrant and fruity. Long and dry finish with a mineral and floral aftertaste.
Price: £11, wine-studio.co.uk

Summer, if we get one, is the perfect time for a chilled glass of the pink stuff, so here’s our pick of the finest current vintage of rosés from around the world.

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